Cardiovascular Outcomes in African Americans with Sickle Cell Trait and Chronic Kidney Disease

Conclusion: SCT is associated with an increased risk for CAD in African American males with CKD. The excess risk in males with SCT appears to follow the same pattern as risk in males with SCD. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.Am J Nephrol 2019;49:93 –102
Source: American Journal of Nephrology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research